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‘Public transportation and the Vanderbilt community’ topic of talk April 11
Vanderbilt students and members of the Nashville Metro Transit Authority will discuss how to utilize the free MTA bus system from campus to key places in Nashville. Students will gain valuable insight to navigating a major city while reducing their carbon footprint and saving money. Read MoreApr 9, 2018
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VUToday: Securing elections, Trump’s effect on politics, Sotomayor in weekly roundup of news
The Vanderbilt University Division of Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, three times per week. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of April 2. Read MoreApr 7, 2018
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Faculty input requested at Research IT town halls April 16 and 25
Faculty are invited to two town halls this month hosted by the Vanderbilt Research IT Service to share their input on new and planned IT services under development to support researchers. Read MoreApr 6, 2018
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Register for AquaDores swim team spring clinic at the Rec
Registration for the AquaDores Spring Clinic is available online now at the Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center. Read MoreApr 6, 2018
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Applications for ‘Business of VU’ course due June 1
After a successful launch last fall, the Business of VU program is preparing to welcome the next cohort in fall 2018. Learn more about the program and apply now for participation this fall. Read MoreApr 6, 2018
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VICC to host neurofibromatosis event April 21
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) will host a special event for patients and families affected by neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that can cause tumors in the nervous system. Read MoreApr 5, 2018
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Three Vanderbilt A&S professors awarded 2018 Guggenheim Fellowships
College of Arts and Science professors Joel Harrington, Antonis Rokas and Edward Wright-Rios have been awarded highly prestigious 2018 Guggenheim Fellowships for their research. Read MoreApr 5, 2018
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Vanderbilt marks 50th anniversary of King’s death
Students, faculty and staff gathered Wednesday evening to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read MoreApr 5, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Building the Class of 2022
Stories about what makes Vanderbilt special combined with the lasting value of a Vanderbilt education drive the university's strong showing in admissions, says Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreApr 5, 2018
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Owen Executive Education: personalized learning, 25 percent discount
Take advantage of the Owen School's Short Program offerings, such as Women in Leadership, Achieving Operational Excellence and Managing with Strategic Intent, and start your personalized learning today. Read MoreApr 5, 2018
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Faculty, families invited to Adventure Science Center event April 15
The Office of Inclusive Excellence is hosting an end-of-the-semester event for faculty and their families at the Adventure Science Center April 15. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Gender and labor are central themes of VU Theatre spring production
VU Theatre will close its 2017-18 season with "Mrs. Warren's Profession," a late Victorian-era play by George Bernard Shaw that remains very relevant on issues related to gender and labor. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Portraits capture path-forging power of Vanderbilt Pioneers
The Vanderbilt Pioneers program is devoted to keeping a historical record of women and minorities who were the first in leadership roles at the university. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Vanderbilt hosts Scholarship Reception for donors, students
Vanderbilt hosted its eighth biennial Scholarship Reception on March 28, celebrating donors and recipients and showing the impact of scholarship support. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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A&S senior to represent Vanderbilt in ‘Jeopardy!’ College Championship
Carsen Smith, a College of Arts and Science senior from Jacksonville, Florida, will represent Vanderbilt University in the Jeopardy! College Championship April 9–20. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Start your spring with the Start! Physical Activity Challenge
Start your spring off right by taking the Quarter 2 Start! Physical Activity Challenge. Log activity or sync a device using TRACK in the Health Plus Health Guide between April 1 and June 30 to earn raffle entries or win a choice of great prizes. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Vanderbilt Debate hosts Ireland’s top college debaters
Vanderbilt Debate hosted three top debaters from University College Dublin for a spirited exhibition debate at the First Amendment Center on whether social media enhances or undermines democracy. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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BlueSky energy visioning session lays foundation for carbon footprint reduction
Nearly 50 people attended Vanderbilt's first BlueSky visioning session March 26-27 to generate bold and creative approaches for reducing the university's carbon footprint. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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All are invited to April 19 closing celebration for Local OACS DIVE projects
The Office of Active Citizenship and Service invites students, faculty and staff to the April 19 DIVE closing celebration, set for 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at The Commons Center. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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VU BreakThru: What can a finch teach us about language?
Is the mystery of human speech hidden in the song of a finch? Vanderbilt researchers in the Music, Mind and Society TIPs program are analyzing the songs of zebra finches to study the development and nuance of spoken language. Learn more in this fascinating VUBreakThru blog post written by Ph.D. candidate Kate T. Snyder. Read more about TIPs grants and other internal faculty funding programs—including University Courses, Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants—at the VU BreakThru blog. Read MoreApr 4, 2018